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You might get more response on the CH 4D question if you start another thread with it.
I have no experience with the dies, but understand they are mostly for lead or half jacket bullets.
This is because the form die bleeds excess lead out the...

D-2 has even better properties than O-1, so go for it.
The punches from lee sizing dies might be a little soft, but a great way to start. Making similar punches is also a good starter project for new lathe operators.
Those blank dies are...

For the "stems" you have planned I recommend O-1 drill rod. A three foot length of annealed 1/2" diameter costs about 16 bucks from Fastenal and other suppliers. You can buy it annealed, so it works easy. Then it will need to be heat treated to...

Thanks Ebner,
I was that guy yesterday, yes a pint can of acetone is stored above where the tank sat. Sure the can was closed, but gravity is so darned persistent.
The tank is moved away from there, while a more secure storage plan is...

I picked up a box of Rem 150 gr today. Will check accuracy with them tomorrow. I've got a few 311 molds and will try some of them in the future. Another forum talks about problems with headspace and undersized chambers. I'm hoping I can get at...

I just bought a Marlin 308 MX and know nothing about it. I've googled the cartridge and found plenty of info on it but not much on the rifle. Anybody know any of the history of the 308 MX rifle? Or a link to some? Does anybody have a...

I know it's been a year since your post.. any updates, sucesses, failures?
Also, you stated that you got 1300 fps with published data.. is that data for a standard 2 3/4 length shell which you then used in the shortend hull?
Thanks..

I'm good with a S&W M19 4" round butt, and a Ruger 77-357.
The pistol is easy to carry and unholster.
The rifle is easy to carry, and hit with, a 2-7 scope mounted low, quiet, near zero recoil, works good with bipod, just a joy to shoot.
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Casting 177 pellets by me is very unlikely.
Buying a 30 cal springer would be a very good reason to cast pellets.
I do have schemes of making 25 cal pellets for marauder already in my stable. The new NOE molds look real good. Most of my money...

Well, I might have discovered why someone took such a rifle to the pawnshop.
At 25 yards it groups (nicely) about 2 3/4 inches left with the sight adjusted all the way right.
When I get back home, the plan is to clamp the rifle in a padded...

Traveling to visit kids and grandkids for Christmas we stopped at a friend's pawn shop some 275 miles from home.
He has had a freshly rebuilt Diana 54 Air King in the shop for close to three years now, the price was up there, so I made a habit of...